New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) Delhi Police has seized a Chinese mobile network transmitter from Palika Bazaar in the national capital during a pre-Diwali check, officials said on Sunday.

“Our teams are checking all shops, hotels and other public places ahead of the festival season. During a special check, a team found a suspicious item,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Devesh Kumar Mahla.

“We are following all the SOPs for verification of the device. We also request the local public that if they come across any suspicious item, they must immediately inform the police,” Mahla added.

A jammer is a device that sends out radio signals to jam or jam other devices within its range, a senior police officer said.

It disrupts communications by overpowering the receivers, typically affecting cellular networks, GPS and Wi-Fi systems, the officer added.

In India, jammers can only be used after obtaining permission from the relevant government authorities.

Another senior police officer said that only specific government units like the central ministers, defense forces and central armed police force (CAPF) are allowed to use jammers bought only from authorized government manufacturers. PTI BM ARI

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